La Petite Academy - Alta Canyon
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Utah's licensing baseline. Utah caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Child Care Quality System Default Foundation of Quality Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 13, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Toxic or Hazardous Chemicals Accessible to ChildrenR381-100-13(9)(a)-(d)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having toxic or hazardous chemicals accessible to children. In the 2s classroom, there was a toxic chemical accessible to children. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That Each Caregiver Maintains Active Supervision Of…R381-100-11(1)(a)-(f)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that each caregiver maintains active supervision of each child. In the 2s classroom, the caregiver stated they had 8 children in care when there were 9 children in the room.
Feb 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Not Ensuring That High Chairs That Are Used by Children Had Safety…R381-100-13(18)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that high chairs that are used by children had safety straps or safety devices. In the infants classroom, there were high chairs that did not have safety straps attached to them.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger Than Three…R381-100-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. In the 2s classroom and the Preschool classroom, there were choking hazards accessible to children younger than three years old. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.
Sep 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with This Rule by Having Choking Hazards Accessible to Children Younger Than 3 Years…R381-100-13(4)
The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having choking hazards accessible to children younger than 3 years old. In the 2's classroom, there was a plastic toy accessible on the floor. This was a repeat rule noncompliance.